Thriftbooks fanatic
I am a huge fan of the online bookseller, Thriftbooks. If I can’t find a book at the library or when I want to add a book to my personal…
Don’t knock second best
“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” This is one of my favorite quotes. Most trees grow slowly, so you…
Tying up Loose Ends
NPR ran a story recently on an organization called Loose Ends. This volunteer-based organization finishes sewing and craft projects left behind after loved ones become too ill to complete projects…
Forget the three Rs: Time to embrace the five
Most of us know the three Rs of Recycling: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Unfortunately, Recycling got all the air time when it should be the last resort. Move over recycling,…
Ahhh…Summer rain
The reputation of a rainy Pacific Northwest is greatly exaggerated, I’m sad to say. Summers are very dry here, meaning no rain at all. This year, we had a super…
Challenge accepted: Red huckleberry
Red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) is a berry bush native to our area. The berries are edible by humans but prized food for wildlife. I attended a webinar a while back…
Bird friends: Spotted Towhees
We love these beautiful black and orange birds. The Oriole of the West! And they love peanuts. They are super shy but not so shy that they don’t ask for…
Cornbread FTW
Cornbread and chili is a winning combo. I love this chili recipe from Nora Cooks, so I followed the link to her cornbread recipe. So good! And easy! You can…
Plant-based cooking adventures
We checked out Toni Okamoto’s cookbook, Plant-Based on a Budget, from the library. I’ve been on her mailing list for a while. Whenever I have maxed out on renewals and start…
Simplifying meal planning and shopping
love making a new dish every now and then, but I also like having some go-to recipes that I can make on repeat. So I’ve been thinking about how to…
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